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Muhammad Waseem hit three sixes in his innings of 75 in the third T20I in Abu Dhabi. Emirates Cricket Board
Afghanistan's Karim Janat secured victory against the UAE with his late run blitz at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Muhammad Waseem made another thrilling half century at the top of the order for UAE, despite the narrow defeat against Afghanistan on February 19, 2023. Emirates Cricket Board
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Vriitya Aravind made a half-century and shared in an opening partnership worth 129 with Muhammad Waseem. Emirates Cricket Board.
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Afghanistan's captain, Rashid Khan, led from the front as he took two for 16 with the ball, as well as a brilliant catch to dismiss Muhammad Waseem
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Rashid Khan successfully appeals for an lbw dismissal of Rohan Mustafa. Emirates Cricket Board
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Thousands of Afghan fans made it to the stadium to support their team in the series decider against UAE. Emirates Cricket Board
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Muhammad Waseem hit three sixes in his innings of 75 in the third T20I in Abu Dhabi. Emirates Cricket Board
Afghanistan's Karim Janat secured victory against the UAE with his late run blitz at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Muhammad Waseem made another thrilling half century at the top of the order for UAE, despite the narrow defeat against Afghanistan on February 19, 2023. Emirates Cricket Board
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Vriitya Aravind made a half-century and shared in an opening partnership worth 129 with Muhammad Waseem. Emirates Cricket Board.
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Afghanistan's captain, Rashid Khan, led from the front as he took two for 16 with the ball, as well as a brilliant catch to dismiss Muhammad Waseem
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Rashid Khan successfully appeals for an lbw dismissal of Rohan Mustafa. Emirates Cricket Board
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Thousands of Afghan fans made it to the stadium to support their team in the series decider against UAE. Emirates Cricket Board
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Muhammad Waseem hit three sixes in his innings of 75 in the third T20I in Abu Dhabi. Emirates Cricket Board
Karim Janat blitz saves Afghanistan after thrilling T20I series finale against UAE
All-rounder deprives hosts of what would have been shock win in decider at Zayed Cricket Stadium
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